Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to prepare financials and financial analysis reports for complex business units... Guidance is provided to perform varied, complex accounting functions with responsibility for making non-routine decisions. Evaluation, originality and ingenuity are required to locate, select, apply and justify appropriate action for situations and circumstances that require a deviation from standard procedures. Resolves moderately complex problems. Regular contact with senior management and other internal customers is required to identify, research, and resolve cost allocation issues. Mutual Fund and ETF experience a plus.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to prepare financials and financial analysis reports for complex business units... Guidance is provided to perform varied, complex accounting functions with responsibility for making non-routine decisions. Evaluation, originality and ingenuity are required to locate, select, apply and justify appropriate action for situations and circumstances that require a deviation from standard procedures. Resolves moderately complex problems. Regular contact with senior management and other internal customers is required to identify, research, and resolve cost allocation issues. Mutual Fund and ETF experience a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Provides job related input to ensure all relevant information is considered.
• Identifies securities valuations and financial review processes and develops methodology for accurate securities valuation and financial review across the organization resulting in accurate net asset values being applied and the integrity of the financial reports.
• Prepares organization-wide surveys using various financial tools and resources and reviews results with management.
• Prepares management and board of trustee reports in a format that can be quickly reviewed by management and the trustees.
• Reviews, evaluates and implements process improvements, as appropriate.
• Reviews and evaluates suggestions for additional controls to improve current valuation and financial review procedures and methodology for analyzing financial and valuation activity.
• Reviews and authorizes the payment of bills and draw downs on the credit line and repayments of the credit line.
• Coordinates the review and expense allocation process for the annual budget process.
• Assists in oversight of fund accounting and fund administration procedures.
• Analyzes and reconciles financials and accounts to ensure proper classification and integrity of information.
• Identifies potential impact of new departments, subsidiaries, products and other changes on job responsibilities.
• Reviews state, federal, and foreign tax filings, as prepared by various accounting vendors and files them in a timely manner.
• Assists in the preparation of foreign account opening documentation and foreign tax reclamation documentation with the various sub-custodian banks.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Basic accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
• Accrual based accounting practices.
• Accounting software packages.
• Basic cost allocation concepts and practices.

Skill in

• Reviewing securities valuations and their impact on the net asset values of the fund.
• Preparing surveys.
• Analyzing financial information and reviewing financial reports.
• Performing mathematical calculations.
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets and data bases.

Ability to

• Identify accurate valuations on individual securities, including identifying potential errors resulting from the output provided by the various valuation vendors.
• Identify and characterize financial data appropriately for purposes of accurate financial reporting
• Lead meetings and contribute to team efforts by ensuring all relevant information is included in the outcomes.
• Implement changes to standard procedures when required by specific situations and circumstances.
• Work independently, make non-routine decisions and resolve moderately complex accounting problems.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.
• Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A) in accounting or finance and a preferably 1-4 years accounting or industry experience.

• OR ~

• Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Education

Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance

Work Experience

General Experience - 13 months to 3 years

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

We expect our associates at all levels to:
• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

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